The Lomidine files : The untold story of a medical disaster in colonial Africa [2014]
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Original Title
The Lomidine files : The untold story of a medical disaster in colonial Africa / Guillaume Lachenal ; translated by Noémi Tousignant.
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Uniform Title
Médicament qui devait sauver l'Afrique.
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Language
English
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Published
Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2014.
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Physical Description
237 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Contents Summary
Ultimately, the book illuminates public health not only as a showcase of colonial humanism and a tool of control, but as an arena of mediocrity, powerlessness, and stupidity.
Subjects
Subject Terms
African trypanosomiasis -> Africa -> Prevention -> History -> 20th century.
African trypanosomiasis -> Chemotherapy -> Complications -> Africa -> History -> 20th century.
Pentamidine -> Side effects -> Africa.
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Title Variation
Untold story of a medical disaster in colonial Africa
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Note
Translation of: Le médicament qui devait sauver l'Afrique : un scandale pharmaceutique aux colonies / Guillaume Lachenal. Paris : La Découverte, 2014.
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ISBN
9781421423234 (hardcover : acidfree paper)
1421423235 (hardcover : acidfree paper)
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Collection | Call Number | Volume Info | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | OSA Archivum Library | General collection | 614.5/33 LAC | - | General Stacks | - |
The Lomidine files : The untold story of a medical disaster in colonial Africa [2014]
In Research Room
BookGeneral Information
Author
Lachenal, Guillaume, 1978-
General Information
Original Title
The Lomidine files : The untold story of a medical disaster in colonial Africa / Guillaume Lachenal ; translated by Noémi Tousignant.
General Information
Uniform Title
Médicament qui devait sauver l'Afrique.
General Information
Language
English
General Information
Published
Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2014.
General Information
Physical Description
237 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Contents Summary
Ultimately, the book illuminates public health not only as a showcase of colonial humanism and a tool of control, but as an arena of mediocrity, powerlessness, and stupidity.
Subjects
Subject Terms
African trypanosomiasis -> Africa -> Prevention -> History -> 20th century.
African trypanosomiasis -> Chemotherapy -> Complications -> Africa -> History -> 20th century.
Pentamidine -> Side effects -> Africa.
Bibliographic Information
Title Variation
Untold story of a medical disaster in colonial Africa
Bibliographic Information
Note
Translation of: Le médicament qui devait sauver l'Afrique : un scandale pharmaceutique aux colonies / Guillaume Lachenal. Paris : La Découverte, 2014.
Bibliographic Information
ISBN
9781421423234 (hardcover : acidfree paper)
1421423235 (hardcover : acidfree paper)
Holdings
Book - 614.5/33 LAC
Item Type
Book
Current Location
OSA Archivum Library
Current Location
OSA Archivum Library
Call Number
614.5/33 LAC
Volume Info
-
Shelving Location
-
Public Note
-